Can nature help communities fight climate change?

25 October 2026, 6:53 pm

By Freeman Canogura

In this episode of Lok Pa Lapur (Farmers’ Voice), we explore how nature itself can provide practical solutions to some of the climate and environmental challenges facing communities in Northern Uganda.

What exactly are Nature-Based Solutions (NBS), and how can ordinary farmers and families use them? The discussion looks at practical approaches, including agroforestry, sustainable farming, wetland restoration and forest conservation, and how these practices can improve soil fertility, protect water sources, conserve biodiversity and strengthen resilience to changing weather conditions.

The episode also explores simple ways local communities can bring nature-based solutions into their everyday lives and farming activities, turning environmental protection into an opportunity for healthier farms and more sustainable livelihoods.

Listen to the full episode here and discover how working with nature could help communities build a healthier environment, stronger farms and a more resilient future.